Perjury in Sarasota County, Florida
62 cases (2025) · Sarasota County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, perjury charges in Sarasota County resulted in guilty verdicts in 72.6% of cases and adjudication withheld in 17.7%, slightly below the statewide average of 20.6%. The county used diversion programs in 4.8% of the 62 cases—notably more frequently than Martin County—while the dismissal rate of 1.6% aligned with the statewide average of 1.8%.
Sentences were substantially longer than in Martin County. The median confinement sentence was 274 days, with an average of over 26 months. Prison was imposed in 21% of cases and jail in 32.3%, reflecting more frequent use of custody compared to Martin County's rates.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Perjury charge in Sarasota County makes it in front of a judge. Of 162 prosecutor decisions on Perjury charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 4.9% — below the 43.8% statewide rate. These decisions happen early in a case, before trial.
Source: Florida Department of Law Enforcement, State Attorney case data (2023-2025). Rates are per charge, not per defendant — a dropped charge often reflects a plea agreement on another charge in the same case, not the case going away. Percentages are of charges receiving a prosecution decision; transfers between courts are excluded. Court outcome data on this page is a separate dataset covering cases that reached disposition. Statewide charging patterns: The Florida Prosecution Report.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 72.6% of 62 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 62 cases · 2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Sentencing Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2025)
Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).
| Confinement Type | Count | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 55 | 8.1 months |
| State Prison Facility | 31 | 4.2 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Perjury sentencing in Sarasota County.
Demographics (2025)
Demographic data reflects systemic patterns in the criminal justice system and should not be used to draw conclusions about any racial or ethnic group. Disparities may reflect differences in policing, prosecution, and socioeconomic factors rather than actual crime rates.
| Race | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 36 | 66.7% | 2.8% |
| Black | 24 | 83.3% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 61 | 67.2% | 4.9% | 1 year, 3 months |
| 2024 | 54 | 72.2% | 0.0% | 2.9 years |
| 2025 | 62 | 72.6% | 1.6% | 2.2 years |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 142 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 23 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 12 |
Related Charges in Sarasota County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 3,234 | 51.5% | 2.9% |
| Drug Possession | 2,389 | 76.3% | 1.1% |
| Other | 1,055 | 78.2% | 2.4% |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,016 | 64.9% | 2.6% |
| DUI | 710 | 96.8% | 0.7% |
| Sex Offense | 561 | 78.3% | 0.2% |
| Battery | 666 | 59.3% | 0.9% |
| Resisting Officer | 590 | 74.4% | 1.4% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Perjury in Sarasota County, Florida (2025). Based on 62 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/perjury/sarasota
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Sarasota County. "Guilty" includes all cases where the defendant was found guilty. "Adjudication withheld" is a Florida-specific disposition where guilt is found but the court withholds formal adjudication under FL Statute 948.01. "Dismissed" includes all cases dismissed by the court or prosecution.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 62 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com